April 12, 2006

By: Shawnee McRoberts
Website: http://www.1st-in-cell-phones.com

TELUS Mobility Introduces Hip New Youth-Oriented Phone from Kyocera Wireless

Kyocera Wireless Corp. and TELUS Mobility today announced the Kyocera K494 Energi, an affordable wireless phone aimed at youthful buyers that is characterized by unique styling and personalization features, including user-changeable faceplates and easy ringtone and image downloads.

"With its changeable faceplates, attractive design and unique features such as a built-in flashlight, the Kyocera K494 is sure to appeal to young consumers who will also like its very attractive price point," said Robert Blumenthal, vice president of products and services at TELUS Mobility.

The Kyocera K494 is now available from TELUS Mobility across Canada for both prepaid and postpaid clients. Postpaid clients can buy the Kyocera K494 for as little as $24.99 on a three-year contract or $149.99 for those opting for month-to-month service. Pay & Talk prepaid clients can get the Kyocera K494 bundled with a $50 prepaid airtime card, charger and activation code for $179.99.

"Energi continues our commitment to provide the latest technology and feature-rich handsets that are both fashionable and extremely intuitive," said Don McGuire, vice president of global marketing and North American Sales at Kyocera Wireless Corp. "Today more than ever, people are making a statement with the phones they carry, and Energi has a range of personalization options for people who want to express their individuality."

The Kyocera K494 features a uniquely styled keypad design and user-changeable faceplates for wireless users looking for extra design touches in an affordable handset. Its brilliant colour display is ideally suited to gaming and image downloads. The phone also features a built-in flashlight, polyphonic ring tones, voice-activated dialing, and productivity tools including a contact directory, calculator, world clock and stopwatch.

About The Author:

Shawnee McRoberts is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-cell-phones.com.  An industry resource for the wireless industry featuring articles, comparisons and reviews of phones and service plans.